Reasons Your Water Heater is Failing

Reasons Your Water Heater is Failing

Everyone’s been in the frustrating situation of hopping in the shower to find there’s no hot water or turning on the tap and waiting endlessly only to get water that is lukewarm. But why are you losing hot water to begin with? Chances are there’s a problem with your water heater, though pinpointing what the specific issue is can be challenging, especially without the assistance of a professional. Keep reading to learn more about why your water heater may be failing, and remember that for expert water heater repair and installation, you can always call I&C Mechanical. Read more

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How Do I Find The Best Plumbers Near Me?

Plumbers Near Me: Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Service

Did you know that there are more than 120,000 plumbing companies scattered throughout the country right now? This should make it very easy for you to find plumbers in your area to help you with all the different types of plumbing issues.

To track local plumbers down, all you’ll need to do is Google plumbers near me and look at the names that pop up. You should be able to find at least a dozen or so options by taking this approach. Read more

How Winter Creates Plumbing Problems

How Winter Creates Plumbing Problems

Did you know that your home’s water line can leak or break due to frozen water? Below-freezing temperatures cause water to freeze mid-flow through your home’s pipes. This can lead to a burst pipe or leaking water line. Also, septic tanks are more likely to burst when the dirt is frozenand snow is on the ground.
If you live in a location with hard water, sediment buildup in the water heater tank causes rust to develop. This rust is harder to get rid of during the winter.
Because of this, your family deals with contaminated drinking, bathing, and cooking water for months. These plumbing problems are a direct cause of winter’s harsh conditions. Sudden temperature drops, snowfall, hail, and other weather-related problems leave your home’s plumbing in a tough position.
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The Do's & Don'ts of your Garbage Disposal

The Do’s & Don’ts of your Garbage Disposal

You may be a huge fan of your garbage disposal, but do you treat it right? We often take the things we rely on the most for granted, and our poor garbage disposals can suffer by making a simple, little mistake. Maybe you don’t even mean to be doing it, but your kitchen habits could be harming your disposal and plumbing.

Check out these Do’s & Don’ts to make sure your garbage disposal is given the care it deserves. Read more

How to Install an Electric Water Heater

How to Install an Electric Water Heater

A water heater, especially an electric model, is a very simple device. Unfortunately, such simplicity doesn’t really extend to its installation.

A water heater, especially an electric model, is a very simple device. Unheated water enters one side of the tank. The water is heated by a couple of electric resistance elements that extend from the side of the tank into the middle of the water. And then on demand the water exits from the other side of the tank. Read more

Whole House Water Filtration

Whole House Water Filtration System

Protect your home, health, and appliances by filtering all of your water.

Three stages of water filtration removes major contaminants and makes clean water for cooking, showering, drinking, and anything else. Use a simple, easy-to-install whole house water filtration system with virtually no loss in water pressure. Read more

Tankless Water Heater Maintenance

Tankless Water Heater Maintenance

Your water heater provides you with important things like clean dishes and hot showers. However, without proper maintenance, your water heater may not provide those warm showers you’ve come to love and expect.

Tankless water heaters are durable and designed to give you years of quality performance, but you can’t neglect them and expect hot water without hiccups. Use this guide to learn more about why it’s so important to keep up with your tankless water heater maintenance. Read more